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1. 6 Oct 21 7:44 AM

   Sources say planned strikes would have been more intense than February round

   The Times of Israel, citing the FT's sources, reports the planned strikes would have been more intense than Israel's prior round in February, and that resuming the war after US and Israeli elections would not be unreasonable.

   “'more intense' than in February, 'not unreasonable' for war to resume after US and Israeli elections…”

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     US, Israel Plan for Renewed Iran Strikes After Midterms video · YouTube · 16d ago
   1. 7 outlets U.S. and Israel Planning to Ramp Up Iran War Again

      first by OutsideTheBeltway, 18d ago · also NPR, El Pais English, EL PAÍS English, ABC News, Yahoo, Sydney Morning Herald

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      • U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterms attack on Iran NPR · 17d ago
      • US, Israel chalk out plan to resume attacks on Iran post midterm elections: Report Moneycontrol.com · 17d ago
      • U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, source tells NPR NPR · 17d ago
      • US and Israel develop plans to attack Iran after the midterms El Pais English · 17d ago
      • US and Israel drawing up plans to resume attacks on Iran post-election, sources say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 16d ago
      • US and Israel reportedly planning to resume Iran strikes ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 16d ago
      • US and Israel are planning to hit Iran again once elections are over Sydney Morning Herald · 16d ago
      • U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran after the midterms NPR · 16d ago
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     US and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran. Netanyahu pushed Trump to resume the war before elections, but Trump resisted. The planned three-day offensive would target Iran energy and weapons infrastructure. Iran warns of a wider war.

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     Appears Netanyahu has convinced to Trump to attack Iran again so that he can cancel the Israeli General Election in a few days. An election he is on course to lose.

     voiceofpericles.bsky.socialBluesky17d ago193▲view on Bluesky ↗
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     You do realize that that article is about the money that was already earmarked for Ukraine by the Biden administration, which the Trump administration had blocked! This is a month later from that article, we have gone mask off, I say we, but I mean this despicable Trump regime! They have fully sided with Russia, even helping Russia kill hundreds…

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2. 5 Oct 21 4:02 AM

   Details emergeMulti-day strikes targeted nuclear, civilian, regime sites

   Follow-up reporting details that Israel's military had prepared a multi-day operation for the weekend of October 10 that would have targeted civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities and regime targets.

   “Netanyahu was planning a major new bombing campaign against Iran for October 10, but Trump reportedly blocked the operation.”

   1. 1 outlet US and Israel draw up plans to target Iranian nuclear sites

      first by The Telegraph, 17d ago

   2. 1 outlet The U.S. and Israel Are Discussing Renewed Strikes on Iran's Energy and Nuclear Sites

      first by Stories Framing the Globe, 18d ago

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     🇺🇸🇮🇱 Netanyahu was planning a major new bombing campaign against Iran for October 10, but Trump reportedly blocked the operation. According to the claims, Netanyahu had instructed the Israeli military to prepare a multi-day offensive targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, power

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3. 4 Oct 21 12:00 AM

   FT reports Israel planned extensive Iran operation, Trump held it off

   The Financial Times reports Israel's military made plans for an extensive operation against Iran earlier in October but held off after Trump ruled out an attack before the US midterms.

   “The operation was halted due to President Trump's objections, who opposed starting a military operation…”

   1. 15 outlets US, Israel Plan New Iran Offensive After Midterms

      first by NewsMax.com, 18d ago · also NYT, Anadolu Agency, Investing.com News, Straits Times, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post +8

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      • US, Israel Draw Up Plans for New Iran Offensive After Midterms NewsMax.com · 18d ago
      • U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections Mastodon · 17d ago
      • US, Israel develop plans for renewed strikes on Iran after midterm elections: Report Anadolu Agency · 17d ago
      • U.S., Israel prepare for renewed Iran strikes after midterm elections - NYT Investing.com News · 17d ago
      • US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after American elections: Sources Straits Times · 17d ago
      • US and Israel said to draft plans for resumed strikes on Iran after midterm elections Times of Israel · 17d ago
      • US, Israel have detailed plans for renewed Iran strikes focusing on short, intense strikes - report Jerusalem Post · 17d ago
      • Report: U.S., Israel Draft Plans for Renewed Iran Strikes After Midterms — ‘Short, Intense’ Operation Breitbart · 17d ago
      • US, Israel said to draft plans for resumed strikes on Iran after midterm elections Times of Israel · 17d ago
      • Are fresh US-Israeli strikes on Iran in the pipeline? France 24 EN · 17d ago
      • US & Israel Prepare Post-Election Strikes On Iran Despite Escalation Warnings ZeroHedge · 17d ago
      • U.S. and Israeli Militaries Draft Plans to Resume Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections Democracy Now! · 17d ago
      • US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after elections Boston Globe · 16d ago
      • NYT reports plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections France 24 EN · 16d ago
      • Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections Bloomberg · 15d ago
      • Trump prepares for fresh Iran strikes after US midterms, Israel elections ThePrint · 14d ago
   2. 3 outlets Netanyahu planned attack on Iran earlier this month, but Trump opposed it – report

      first by The Times of Israel, 18d ago · also Financial Times, Times of Israel

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      • Netanyahu made plans to restart Iran strikes earlier this month Financial Times · 18d ago
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     Breaking: The Israeli military had prepared for a multi-day bombing campaign against Iranian regime, military, nuclear and energy targets, the Financial Times reported. The operation was halted due to President Trump's objections, who opposed starting a military operation

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4. 3 Oct 20 1:59 PM

   Jerusalem PostTrump came 'very close' to approving Iran strikes

   Sources tell the Jerusalem Post that Trump came close to approving renewed strikes on Iran recently, shortly after Netanyahu confirmed he had raised eliminating the regime with Trump.

   • ▶Al Jazeera English
     Netanyahu says he discussed ‘eliminating’ Iran’s regime with Trump | AJ Shorts video · YouTube · 18d ago

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     🇮🇱🇱🇧🇮🇷 Netanyahu said he had discussed completing the elimination of Iran's regime with Trump, arguing that Hezbollah's defeat and peace with Lebanon would follow. He also boasted about destroying Hezbollah's infrastructure and transforming security along Israel's northern

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     Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Simon Mabon…

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     🔴 BREAKING Netanyahu Discusses Toppling Iran's Regime with Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed to Al Jazeera that he discussed the objective of eliminating Iran's regime with US President Donald Trump. This disclosure highlights a potential shift in diplomatic strategy... 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2…

     GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon18d agoview on Mastodon ↗

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5. 2 Oct 20 11:42 AM

   Netanyahu says he discussed 'eliminating' Iran's regime with Trump

   At a university opening event, Netanyahu publicly stated he discussed completing the elimination of Iran's regime with Trump, linking it to the defeat of Hezbollah and peace with Lebanon.

   “We are committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime; I discussed this with President Trump. Alongside this, the elimination of Hezbollah and peace…”

   1. 2 outlets first by The Indian Express, 19d ago · also Al Arabiya English · read ↗

   2. 1 outlet first by Daily Sabah, 19d ago · read ↗

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     "A job to finish." President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are discussing the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran, with Netanyahu telling Trump they will "finish it together." According to Axios, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a surprise visit

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     Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the academic year at the new Kiryat Shmona-Tel Hai University: "We are committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime; I discussed this with President Trump. Alongside this, the elimination of Hezbollah and peace

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7. 1 Oct 18 12:00 PM

   Trump endorses Netanyahu, warns against weak Iran leadership

   Trump gave Netanyahu a full endorsement ahead of Israeli elections, warning that replacing him could leave the US to confront Tehran alone; Netanyahu called it an "extraordinary endorsement" and vowed to continue the campaign against Iran.

   “extraordinary endorsement…”

   1. 3 outlets Netanyahu pushes for new strikes against Iran before Israeli election

      first by The Telegraph, 18d ago · also American Conservative, Semafor

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      • Iran War Day 236: Netanyahu Pushing for New Iran Strikes, Per Report American Conservative · 18d ago
      • FT: Netanyahu pushing the US to bomb Iran before elections Semafor · 17d ago
   2. 1 outlet Netanyahu: I will not ask Trump for green light to strike Iran

      first by Arab News, 17d ago

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     Netanyahu CONFIRMS Israel and U.S. Will ATTACK IRAN Sooner Than Planned Trump confirmed in his endorsement post that they will “SOON FINISH THE JOB.” Netanyahu says Trump will ONLY finish the war against Iran WITH HIM, warning that the final blow could come EARLIER than

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     Oh I know they’re connected. Russia and Iran have been trading handies under the bathroom stall door since 2022. I just can’t say “Russia influenced October 7th”.

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     I am not trump follower I just want to know if there is a proof cause everybody talk about it like it’s fact and it’s was proven

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8. backgroundOct 18

   Netanyahu presses Trump to renew Iran fighting before elections — The Times of Israel reports Netanyahu pushed Trump to resume military action against Iran ahead of both Israeli and US elections.